Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Entertainment Staffing Solutions
Founded in 1978, our agency has become the premier entertainment staffing firm in Hollywood by merging deep industry expertise with personalized service. We specialize in connecting top-tier talent with leading companies across the entertainment and media sectors, offering temporary, direct-hire, and executive search solutions. Our rigorous candidate screening process ensures clients receive professionals who meet exacting standards, while applicants benefit from tailored career opportunities.With decades of experience and a commitment to maintaining long-term relationships, we combine the resources of a national agency with the agility of a locally operated business. Our founder, Jules Young, remains actively involved in daily operations, leveraging extensive industry connections to deliver exceptional staffing results. We pride ourselves on understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations, ensuring successful placements that drive industry success.
Services
Temporary Hire
Temp to Hire
Direct Hire
Payroll Services
Executive Search
Candidate Screening
Industry-Specific Staffing
Management Placements
C-Level Executive Search
Entertainment Industry Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have provided entertainment industry staffing solutions since 1978
- Our personalized service combines national agency resources with local expertise
- Rigorous candidate screening ensures perfect matches for clients and applicants
- Founder Jules Young maintains active involvement with decades of industry connections
- Proven track record placing thousands of professionals in Hollywood positions
What people say
Timely assistance
High-quality candidates
Industry expertise
Long-term relationships
Successful placements
Services
Temporary Hire
Our temporary staffing solutions provide qualified professionals for immediate entertainment industry needs. We match skilled candidates with production companies, talent agencies, and media firms requiring short-term support. Clients benefit from flexible workforce options while maintaining operational efficiency during peak periods or special projects.
Executive Search
We specialize in identifying top-tier executives for entertainment industry leadership roles. Our targeted search process leverages deep industry connections to find C-level candidates with proven track records. Clients receive thoroughly vetted applicants who align with organizational culture and strategic objectives in the competitive media landscape.
Direct Hire
Our direct hire services connect employers with career-ready professionals for long-term entertainment industry positions. We conduct comprehensive evaluations to ensure perfect matches between candidates' expertise and companies' specific requirements. This service guarantees lasting placements that benefit both employers and employees in the dynamic media sector.
Payroll Services
We offer comprehensive payroll management solutions for entertainment companies employing temporary or permanent staff. Our services include tax compliance, benefits administration, and payment processing, allowing clients to focus on core business operations while we handle employment-related financial responsibilities.
Candidate Screening
Our rigorous screening process evaluates candidates' industry knowledge, professional skills, and cultural fit for entertainment positions. We conduct detailed interviews and specialized assessments to ensure applicants meet exacting standards. This thorough approach guarantees clients receive top-quality professionals ready to contribute immediately to their organizations.
People
Jules Young
Founder/Owner
Founder of Friedman Agency since 1978, Jules Young combines psychology expertise with entertainment industry knowledge. He maintains active daily involvement in placements and client relationships while contributing to local charities.
Questions
What staffing services do you offer?
We provide temporary, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, payroll management, and executive search services tailored to entertainment and media industry needs.
How do you screen candidates?
Our rigorous process includes in-depth interviews, industry knowledge assessments, and evaluations of attitude, qualifications, and professional chemistry.
Which industries do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on entertainment and media sectors including film studios, talent agencies, production companies, and related businesses.
What positions do you place?
We staff roles ranging from personal assistants and clerical staff to C-level executives across all entertainment industry segments.
Reviews (4)
Mely C.
May 27, 2022
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Jules Friedman is the go to guy in the Entertainment Industry. He has great relationships and that is why the best companies in town turn to him when they are seeking strong candidates. They know Jules can deliver and he does. Not only for his clients, but also for the many talented candidates that he represents. Jules just placed me with a dream job, and it was thanks to his encouragement and belief in me that the employer was willing to take the initial meeting and consider me as a worthy candidate. I booked the job and start tomorrow. Thanks to Jules and to Matt for being such a professional and supportive team!
Cydney H.
May 09, 2022
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As a recent college graduate, I was directed to the Friedman Agency for help in my job search. Matt has been incredibly supportive and helpful in my career journey and worked hard to find opportunities for me. I highly recommend working with them!
Rashae C.
Apr 26, 2022
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I worked with Matt during my search for a position and Jules contacted me a few times for job prospects and interviews as well! They are both very pro active and try their absolute hardest to place you in a position that fits you and your desires weather it be distance, salary, or the area of industry you're looking for. I will definitely contact them again should the time ever come when I need another job and I would recommend them to others as well! Thanks Matt and Jules for every thing!
Josh K.
Feb 14, 2022
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So I work in film/TV production, which means that I'm often working from gig to gig with some big gaps between productions. I was lucky to be able to started working with the Friedman Agency. Matt has worked tirelessly to get me great temp jobs at some of the biggest production companies in LA, which has allowed me to make some excellent connections while keeping me working throughout the year. They've even put me up for some long term and temp-to-hire jobs.
If you work in the film industry and are trying to get your foot in the door, make some new connections, make some good income between gigs, or even looking for a new long term career path, I highly recommend reaching out to Friedman and getting on their roster.
If you work in the film industry and are trying to get your foot in the door, make some new connections, make some good income between gigs, or even looking for a new long term career path, I highly recommend reaching out to Friedman and getting on their roster.
